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Author: Lisa Hafey

Lisa has been writing for over 20 years, starting as the entertainment editor on her university newspaper. Since then she's written for Popwrapped, Maximum Pop, Celebmix, and ListenOnRepeat. Lisa loves all good music, and she's interviewed Kevin Godley, Trevor Horn, Paul Young, Peter Cox (Go West), Brendan B Brown (Wheatus), Bruce Foxton (The Jam), among many many more. Lisa is also available for freelance writing - please email lisa@essentiallypop.com

Ernest Hummingbird Releases Latest Single, ‘Paint The Night’

March 1, 2022

Ernest Hummingbird’s artistic flair extends way beyond their catchy literary name.

Caesar Roosevelt Releases Latest Album, ‘Lonely Hours’

March 1, 2022

Singer songwriter Caesar Roosevelt brings a vintage pop sound to the 13 tracks of his debut album, ‘Lonely Hours’, which is out now.

We ‘Take A Moment’ To Listen To Rakhi’s Debut EP

March 1, 2022

Out this Friday, March 4, ‘Take A Moment’ is the lush debut EP from UK singer/songwriter, Rakhi.

Briannagh D Says ‘Run My Check’ In Catchy New Pop Song Featuring Jadakiss

February 24, 2022

20 year old Briannagh D has talent and experience beyond her years, and has performed professionally as a singer, dancer, musician (piano) and actor.

Flume Says ‘Say Nothing’ In New Pop Single Featuring MAY-A

February 24, 2022

Australian EDM producer Flume returns with new single, ‘Say Nothing’, which features the ethereal vocals of fellow Aussie, MAY-A.

“How Much More Suffering Are We Going To Take?” – Miss Storm Gives Us A Call To Action In New Single ‘Quicksand’

February 24, 2022

The exasperation in Miss Storm’s voice is evident – as is her determination – when she implores us to take action in her latest single, ‘Quicksand’.

Chace Talks To Us About His Musical Journey And New Single, ‘Up 2 You’

February 24, 2022

We recently reviewed RnB artist Chace’s latest single, ‘Up 2 You’, and were excited to hear his side of things.

Premiere: Ari Pappalardo Releases Moving Single ‘Don’t Shoot Me’ Written For Unarmed Friend Shot And Killed By Police

February 24, 2022

‘Don’t Shoot Me’ is the new single from Ari Pappalardo, released today in memory of his friend Soheil Antonio Mojarrad, who was shot in April 2019. Today, 24 February, would have been Soheil’s 33rd birthday.

the ensemble project Releases Debut Album, ‘Yuriko’

February 23, 2022

Set for release this Friday 25 February, ‘Yuriko’ is the beautiful debut album from the ensemble project.

Ginta Releases Latest Single, ‘Ciao Ciao (J’ai pas le Tête)’ ft. Anto Paga

February 23, 2022

The latest single from French-Italian pop star Ginta, ‘Ciao Ciao (J’ai pas le Tête)’ combines French pop with Trap, and features guest verses from Rapper-Songwriter Anto Paga.

Bailey Bigger Wants Us To Know She’s In Love – And It’s ‘You, Somehow’

February 21, 2022

With lyrics like “I love you in the kitchen on a Tuesday night” and “I love you on a weekend by the firelight” it’d be easy to dismiss Bailey Bigger’s song, ‘You, Somehow’, as simplistic; but the song is so much more than that.

Star2 Speaks With Us About His Music, His Upbringing, And His Latest Single, ‘Thinkin Bout You’.

February 20, 2022

We’ve written a lot about Star 2 the last year or so, and so when we were offered the chance to speak to the man himself, we leapt at the opportunity.

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